Other conditions Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for nicotine dependence as it was not well-grounded.

The veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than October 8, 1998, for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes is granted as of January 28, 1985.

The Board denied the claim for DIC benefits as the serviceman's discharge was under dishonorable conditions due to willful and persistent misconduct, making him ineligible for VA benefits.

The Board has restored service connection for a right eye disability and granted eligibility for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or specially adaptive equipment based on the veteran's significant visual impairment from diplopia due to his service-connected left eye disability.

The veteran developed carotid sensitivity requiring a pacemaker implant as a result of VA medical treatment in October 1997, which was not a necessary consequence or intended result. The Board grants compensation for asystolic episodes under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.

The Board denied the appellant's claim of secondary service connection for loss of alertness and cognition, finding that there was no competent medical evidence to support this claim.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's fibrous dysplasia of the right femoral neck, effective from November 1, 1994.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for a cardiovascular disorder on a direct basis. The case is referred back to the RO for further development and review.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating for his gunshot wound residuals to the left lower extremity and a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities. The RO found that there was no evidence of tender or painful scars, nor any functional limitations.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for VA pension benefits, finding that the veteran's claim was received on December 29, 1993, and he did not have a disability preventing him from filing his claim within one year prior to this date.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes was denied because his injuries were found to be the result of his own willful misconduct, specifically drinking alcohol and resisting arrest.

The VA has determined that the veteran's residuals of a gunshot wound to his left second toe are no more than moderately severe, warranting a 20% disability rating. The condition does not meet criteria for higher ratings.

The veteran's claim for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes was denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board found no current disability related to the in-service left ulnar collateral ligament strain and denied service connection for it.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for his service-connected post polio syndrome disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran's actions contributed to the creation of the loan guaranty indebtedness, but also considered factors such as fault balance, undue hardship, and unjust enrichment. The decision concluded that recovery would not be against equity and good conscience.

The veteran's request for an increased evaluation for his back injury was denied by the RO, with a rating of 20 percent continuing since May 1997.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that the earliest allowable effective date is April 24, 1997.

The VA determined that the veteran did not have eligible military service for non-service-connected pension benefits.

The Board has granted a 10 percent evaluation for the veteran's residuals of a right inguinal herniorrhaphy, effective from August 3, 1998.